An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge continues sunshine, but and some cooling for the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show frontal activity moving through Oregon between Monday and Tuesday. Another front will be along the coastline Thursday, then pushing through next Friday.
ADVISORIES:
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.
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SKI REPORT:
Willamette Pass Ski: IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Hoodoo Ski: IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Mt. Ashland Ski: IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Be sure to check their web pages for the latest updates.
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- Cloudy start with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy late Monday night.
- highs 66-62 lows 49-40.
- Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear with patchy fog Tuesday night,
- Patchy AM fog and frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and slightly cooler Friday.
- highs 63-65 cooling back to 62 Friday lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 65 low 42).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:`
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves and fireplaces is allowed.
OAKRIDGE: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves and fireplaces is allowed.
Issued: 10.17.26
NOTE: DATA FROM LRAPA (https://www.lrapa-or.gov)
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YOUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL FORECAST:
Saturday October 17th:
Ducks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium- Game time: 8:00 pm – Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy 57 degrees cooling to Clear 50 degrees by the end of the game.
Beavers vs Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium – Game Time 3:00 pm – Weather Forecast; Mostly Cloudy 65 degrees cooling to Partly Cloudy 59 degrees by the end of the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Areas of AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
- Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday, then mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy Monday night.
- highs 85-68 lows 44-40.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday.
- highs 62-67 cooling to 62 Thursday lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Wednesday night.
- (seasonal averages high 67 low 45).
Forecast for the South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy Monday night.
- highs 58-62 cooling to 49 Monday lows 46-42
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Then mostly sunny and slightly warmer Friday.
- highs 56-60 cooling to 58 Thursday lows 43-42 warming to 44 Wednesday night.
- (seasonal averages high 63 low 47).
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun and cooler today, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun 13,000 ft. today through Sunday, 12,000 ft. Sunday night, then 8,000 ft. Monday, then snow level 6,000 ft. Monday night,
- highs 58-62 cooling to 49 Monday lows 35-32.
- Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Tuesday night.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
- Then mostly sunny and as bit cooler Friday.
- free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Tuesday, 10,000 ft. Tuesday night, 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 10,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Friday.
- highs 50-55 cooling to 45 Thursday lows 32-33 cooling to 30 Wednesday night.